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Where severe storms are possible, storm spotting groups such as Skywarn in the United States coordinate amateur radio operators and localized spotters to keep track of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. Reports from spotters and chasers are given to the National Weather Service so that they have ground truth information to warn the general ...
The primary role of REACT volunteers was to stand and watch on CB Emergency Channel 9 to help motorists. Later, duties grew to include radio communications after disasters (e.g., tornadoes and floods), and before disasters (storm spotting). REACT safety communications for parades, runs/walks, and other community events also became prominent.
The National Weather Service organizes in-person training sessions for storm spotters throughout the US. These often take place at a public venue such as a school or government building. Presentations usually include slide presentations and video. These sessions are free and open to the public for anyone wanting to become a spotter.
The worst storm in Ohio history struck before dawn on Jan. 26, 1978. Transportation, businesses, industry and schools were closed statewide for two days. The club went into action with ...
The National Weather Service offers storm spotting training session to the public throughout Central ... Monday, March 18, 6:00pm - Skywarn Spotter Training - Vigo County. Wednesday, March 20, 2 ...
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Many ARES operators are also part of storm spotter networks, e.g., SKYWARN (a program organized by the U.S. National Weather Service) and CANWARN (coordinated by Environment Canada). In many cases, the ARES Emergency Coordinator for a county coordinates all local Amateur Radio emergency and disaster communications activity.
SPC storm spotter reports for hail two inches in diameter or larger, by month, from 2004 to 2024. ... Spatial changes in hail diameter classes for spring and summer. a-c, Mean multi-model changes ...